Front-End Engineer, Amazon Connect (AWS)

Socket.dev; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Front End Engineer to join the AWS team in Seattle. You will own frontend features end-to-end, collaborating with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to deliver scalable, user-friendly interfaces using modern web technologies.

The role emphasizes fast iteration, code quality, and customer focus. You’ll participate in agile ceremonies, work across the stack with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and Node, and contribute to a culture that values learning, balance, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of non-internship front-end development experience.
• 1+ years of computer science fundamentals (OOP, data structures, algorithms).
• Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React.

Responsibilities

• Own code end-to-end from design to development.
• Work with senior technical leaders across AWS.
• Participate in bi-weekly sprint planning and daily standups.
• Attend weekly operational meetings and team coaching sessions.
• Communicate project status weekly to stakeholders.
• Schedule and participate in meetings with UX, PM, and Engineering.
• Contribute feature code and conduct code reviews for teammates.
• Have fun and engage in weekly team events.

Skills

Front end development

JavaScript

React

Angular

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

Agile

Computer science fundamentals

Job description

As part of the AWS Solutions organization, we have a vision to provide business applications, leveraging Amazon’s unique experience and expertise, that are used by millions of companies worldwide to manage day-to-day operations. We will accomplish this by accelerating our customers’ businesses through delivery of intuitive and differentiated technology solutions that solve enduring business challenges. We blend vision with curiosity and Amazon’s real-world experience to build opinionated, turnkey solutions. Where customers prefer to buy over build, we become their trusted partner with solutions that are no-brainers to buy and easy to use.

Are you inspired to work with a team that launches products with direct and massive impact on Amazon’s customers? Are you excited to join one of the newest and most exciting AWS services?

Amazon Connect is an AI-powered customer experience solution that enables superior outcomes at a lower cost. Since its 2017 public launch, Amazon Connect has become an AI leader, transforming how organizations of all types interact with their customers.

We have a rapidly growing customer base and an exciting charter in front of us that includes solving highly complex engineering and algorithmic problems. We are looking for passionate and talented Software Development Engineers to join us to innovate on this new service that addresses customer needs to build modern contact centers in the cloud. The position represents a rare opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing business soon after launch, and help shape the technology and product as we grow. You will be playing a crucial role in developing the next generation contact center, and get the opportunity to design and deliver scaleable, resilient systems while maintaining a constant customer focus.

As a Front End Engineer on our team, you’ll own code end-to-end from design to development, and work closely with senior technical leaders within the team and across AWS. You’ll have a sound understanding of computer science fundamentals and practical industry experience, working across the stack with technology involving modern web, SOA, NoSQL databases, AI, ML, Big Data and more.

This team is a great fit for you if

• You enjoy working with a fun team that prides itself on a great work environment with an inclusive group of people that are working together towards a common goal.
• You are sensitive to customer needs and interested in working on a service that will be used, directly and indirectly, by millions of customers and has a meaningful impact to their functions and interactions.
• You’d like to be directly responsible for solving real customer problems.
• You are a passionate learner and are motivated to take on new challenges.
• You want to have fun; surround yourself with a highly talented pool of engineers that like to solve complex problems, but also enjoy work life balance.

Learn more about Amazon Connect here.

Media coverage on Amazon Connect:

• http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-the-abs-prepared-for-the-same-sex-marriage-survey-using-the-public-cloud/
• https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/17/03/9241888/how-amazons-connect-could-impact-twilio-zendesk-ringcent
• https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/new-amazon-connect-and-amazon-lex-integration/
• https://techcrunch.com/2017/03/28/aws-amazon-connect/

Power of Amazon Connect:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qky_E39-_I
• https://youtu.be/rSzDFJGw5vg

Key job responsibilities

As a Front End Engineer on our team, you’ll own code end-to-end from design to development, and work closely with senior technical leaders within the team and across AWS. You’ll have a sound understanding of computer science fundamentals and practical industry experience, working across the stack with technology involving modern web, SOA, NoSQL databases, AI, ML, Big Data and more.

A day in the life

• Participate in bi-weekly sprint planning
• Attend daily standups with the team
• Attend weekly operational meeting, lunch n' learns, and career coaching 1 on 1's with your manager
• Communicate weekly on project statuses
• Schedule and participate in project meetings and reviews with UX, PM, and Engineering stakeholders
• Contribute feature code and conduct code reviews for your teammates
• Have Fun! Attend weekly team events to connect and build strong working relationships

About the team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

• 2+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience
• 1+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience
• Experience using JavaScript frameworks such as angular and react

• 1+ years of agile software development methodology experience
• Experience with common front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS, TypeScript, and Node

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually